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    The Saint's life was an open book.
    Question

    In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

    The Saint's life was an open book.

    A.

    an example to all.

    B.

    an uncomplicated one.

    C.

    an interesting biography.

    D.

    one that held no secrets.

    Correct option is D

    The correct meaning of the idiom "an open book" is (d) one that held no secrets.

    Given Idiom: "An open book"
    Meaning: Refers to a person or situation that is easy to understand, transparent, and without secrets or hidden intentions.
    Example: His life is an open book; he is always honest and straightforward.

    Explanation: The phrase "an open book" implies complete transparency or openness about one's actions, thoughts, or life, with nothing concealed.

    Other related idioms:

    • Wearing one’s heart on one’s sleeve: Being open about one’s emotions.
    • What you see is what you get: Being straightforward or without pretense.

    Meanings of other options:

    • An example to all: (सभी के लिए एक उदाहरण) Suggests a role model, but not the idiom’s meaning.
    • An uncomplicated one: (एक सरल जीवन) Implies simplicity but doesn’t align with the idiom.
    • An interesting biography: (एक दिलचस्प जीवनी) Refers to a life story, which is not relevant here.

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